Japanese Generation Z actor Takizawa Ryo surprised audiences by suddenly announcing his marriage to screenwriter Kido Risa, who is 10 years his senior. Fans quickly flooded social media with congratulatory messages for the young star.
According to a March 5 report from Yahoo News Japan, Takizawa got married shortly after leaving his longtime management company. His bride, Kido Risa, currently works as a screenwriter but previously held several jobs, including working as a legal assistant and in corporate public relations.
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Born in 1988, Kido Risa first attracted public attention when she appeared on the popular dating reality show The Bachelor Japan Season 2 about eight years ago. She was 30 years old at the time and gained considerable support from viewers due to her mature beauty, intelligence and composed personality.
Japanese media also revealed several interesting details about the couple’s love story. The two reportedly met through mutual friends at a bar in Tokyo in late 2024. During their first meeting, they immediately felt a strong connection and ended up talking all night until the early hours of the next morning.
According to sources close to the couple, one of the things that brought them together was their shared love of casual Chinese street food. They dated for about a year before deciding to take their relationship to the next level and finally had their wedding ceremony earlier this year.
On his personal page, Takizawa also shared heartfelt words about his wife. He wrote that although it is a personal matter, he wanted everyone to know that he had decided to marry the woman he was dating. He described his wife as a very reliable person who supported and helped him for a long time despite his shortcomings and immaturity.
Born in 1998, Takizawa is widely considered one of the best-looking Gen Z actors in the Japanese entertainment industry. He is known as a versatile artist who has been active in various fields of J-biz. In addition to television dramas, he has also made his mark on the theater stage and has even released a music album.
Takizawa officially entered the entertainment industry in 2008 at the age of 10, when he played young Simba in the stage musical The Lion King. Her career reached a new level of recognition in 2024 after appearing in the hit series Kamen Rider Gavv.
Last year, Takizawa was also selected for Yahoo! Search Awards 2025 in the Breakthrough category, recognizing his rapid growth in popularity due to his continued efforts in the entertainment industry.
